As a running coach, I’ve seen firsthand how track drills can elevate any runner’s training. These drills help develop the foundational skills every runner needs like speed, strength, endurance, and solid running form. By focusing on key mechanics like acceleration, stride length, and efficiency, track drills train your body to move with more power and … Read more
After analyzing over 800 Boston Marathon race photos, one runner crowned Scott Lipp the top 2025 finisher without super shoes. Wearing Topo Atmos trainers, Lipp clocked a 2:42:33 — earning a quirky but revealing win in the unofficial “non-mechanical advantage” division.
Before his election as Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost lived in a modest apartment near St. Peter’s Square, walked regularly through Rome’s Borgo neighborhood, and worked out at a local gym just a few blocks from the Vatican. To the staff and trainers at Omega Fitness Club, he was just “Robert,” a quiet, polite … Read more
On Monday afternoon (May 19), British endurance athlete and social media personality William Goodge arrived at Bondi Beach in Sydney after running across the Australian continent in 35 days. The finish, which came just after 4 p.m., marked the end of a 3,800-kilometre journey from Cottesloe Beach in Perth. It also, on paper, broke the … Read more
If you’ve ever dealt with a stress fracture, you know the feeling: a persistent ache that turns into a sharp pain, the slow realization that it’s not going away, and eventually, the dreaded doctor’s confirmation that yes, your season—or at least your training block—is over. For competitive runners, stress fractures aren’t just common, they’re maddeningly … Read more
The Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 might be the best super shoe nobody’s racing in — yet. At 7 ounces with a new IncrediRun foam and full-length carbon plate, it delivers serious speed and smart design. But is it worth the $275 price tag? We put it through high-effort workouts and break down how it stacks up in performance, comfort, and value.
Mo Aman once stood as a shining light of Ethiopian middle-distance running, the man who could beat David Rudisha at his peak, who conquered the 800m world title in 2013, and who helped raise Ethiopia’s profile in a distance dominated by Kenyans and Europeans. Today, his story is no longer one of dominance and glory, … Read more
For the first time in over two decades, a Swede crossed the Göteborgsvarvet finish line first. But the celebration was almost immediately tangled in protest, accusations, and what became one of the most dramatic and contentious endings in the race’s 45-year history. Suldan Hassan, 25, claimed victory in the 2025 edition of Sweden’s iconic half … Read more
Let’s start with a simple question: What kind of performance do you need to run to walk away with $1,000 in prize money at a road race? The answer: It depends. A lot. According to a comprehensive report by David Monti for Race Results Weekly, some runners had to throw down Olympic-caliber efforts to earn … Read more
On May 20, 2025, British fitness influencer William Goodge is expected to reach Sydney, completing a 3,800-kilometer journey across the Australian continent in just 35 days. If verified, this would eclipse Chris Turnbull’s 2023 mark of 39 days—an astonishing physical feat requiring more than 110 kilometers per day. But instead of unanimous awe, Goodge’s run … Read more
In a quiet but memorable moment at Windsor Castle earlier this week, Prince William let slip a detail about his 10-year-old daughter that delighted the athletics world: Princess Charlotte has taken up running, more specifically, the 400m and hurdles. The comment came as Prince William honored Olympic gold medalist Keely Hodgkinson with the Member of … Read more
Jakob Ingebrigtsen doesn’t talk much. At least not in interviews, and not about anything that sounds like hype. He’s the kind of athlete who seems allergic to fluff—someone who’d rather show you a gold medal than tell you how hard he worked for it. That same attitude is now stitched into his first official Nike … Read more
If you’ve ever said “I needed that run” after lacing up on a rough day, science is officially on your side. A recent study published in The BMJ has confirmed what many runners already know deep in their bones: exercise isn’t just good for your body—it’s one of the most effective tools we have for … Read more
The Grand Slam Track League is shortening its next meet in Philadelphia to two days, after early events struggled with slow pacing, poor attendance, and modest TV ratings. With no streaming data released from Peacock and broadcast viewership trailing far behind Diamond League meets, GST faces growing questions about its format and long-term appeal.
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